1990 Chevrolet Corsica vs. 2008 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2008 Seat Alhambra is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chevrolet Corsica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chevrolet Corsica would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Corsica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Corsica (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Seat Alhambra. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Corsica should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 486 kg more than 1990 Chevrolet Corsica.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Seat Alhambra (241 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Chevrolet Corsica. (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Chevrolet Corsica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Corsica | 2008 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Seat |
| Model | Corsica | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
